�鶹ֱ�� Appoints Jose Coll, Ph.D., as 16th President of �鶹ֱ��

The Western New Mexico University Board of Regents met in a hybrid session available via livestream, with public seating, on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Present in J. Cloyd Miler Library were Regents J. Dean Reed, Keana Huerta, and John V. Wertheim, along with the university’s executive leadership team; present online were Regents Steven Neville… Continue reading �鶹ֱ�� Appoints Jose Coll, Ph.D., as 16th President of �鶹ֱ��

Peruvian Immigrant Defines Her American Dream at �鶹ֱ��

For many, the American Dream is a concept found in textbooks. For Bianca Trucios (aka Bianca Thompson) a Western New Mexico University (�鶹ֱ��) alum and Peruvian immigrant, the dream was forged in the quiet hours of 3:00 a.m., fueled by a journey that began in a small mountain town in the Andes. Born into a… Continue reading Peruvian Immigrant Defines Her American Dream at �鶹ֱ��

�鶹ֱ�� Closed for Spring Break

Western New Mexico University is closed for Spring break from Monday, March 9, through Friday, March 13, 2026, including the �鶹ֱ�� Dining Hall, One-Stop Food Pantry, Fitness Center, Museum, and Einstein Bagels. Dining Hall:Closed after 1:30 p.m. on the Friday, March 6, reopening on Sunday, March 15, at 4:30 p.m. One Stop Pantry: Closed Monday, March… Continue reading �鶹ֱ�� Closed for Spring Break

�鶹ֱ�� Names Yvette Rackley as February 2026 Employee of the Month

Western New Mexico University announces Yvette Rackley, Director of Compensation and Benefits, as its February 2026 Employee of the Month. A cornerstone of the university’s administrative operations, Rackley is recognized for her meticulous attention to detail, unwavering work ethic, and profound commitment to the well-being of �鶹ֱ�� faculty and staff. In a university environment, the… Continue reading �鶹ֱ�� Names Yvette Rackley as February 2026 Employee of the Month

�鶹ֱ�� Concludes Presidential Candidate Visits with Focus on Stability, Trust, and Innovation

Western New Mexico University (�鶹ֱ��) concluded a pivotal week in its institutional history, hosting four distinguished finalists for its 16th presidency. The campus visits, which wrapped up on March 4, 2026, with a final forum featuring Mario Martinez, Ph.D., provided students, faculty, and staff with the opportunity to engage deeply with the candidates regarding the… Continue reading �鶹ֱ�� Concludes Presidential Candidate Visits with Focus on Stability, Trust, and Innovation

How the Gordon Flanders Scholarship at �鶹ֱ�� Came to Fruition

Western New Mexico University (�鶹ֱ��) recently announced a new scholarship by the �鶹ֱ�� Foundation in the name of Professor of Marketing Gordon Flanders, Ph.D. Flanders’ tenure showcases the profound influence a single educator can have on the trajectory of a student’s life. The scholarship supports upper-division business students at Western New Mexico University who demonstrate… Continue reading How the Gordon Flanders Scholarship at �鶹ֱ�� Came to Fruition

�鶹ֱ�� Secures Grant to Advance Ecological Research in Rural New Mexico

In mid-January, Western New Mexico University (�鶹ֱ��) was awarded a $32,493 grant from the Freeport-McMoRan Community and Social Investment Fund. The funding will launch a transformative project titled “Enhancing Ecological and Analytical Chemistry Research Opportunities for Students in Rural New Mexico,” designed to more strongly integrate classroom theory and high-level scientific practice. This initiative addresses… Continue reading �鶹ֱ�� Secures Grant to Advance Ecological Research in Rural New Mexico

Men’s Basketball Make History With First-Ever Regional Ranking

For the first time in program history, the Western New Mexico University men’s basketball team has entered the NCAA Division II South Central Regional Rankings, coming in at No. 4 in the region. This milestone marks a defining moment for Mustang basketball and signals a new level of success for the program. The ranking places… Continue reading Men’s Basketball Make History With First-Ever Regional Ranking

From Silver City to Super Bowl Half-Time: �鶹ֱ�� Alum Performs with Bad Bunny

When the world tuned in to watch Super Bowl LX earlier this month, the Western New Mexico University (�鶹ֱ��) community had a monumental reason to cheer. Leah Lopez, a former �鶹ֱ�� student and member of the university’s prestigious mariachi program, took the global stage as a featured violinist during Bad Bunny’s record-breaking halftime performance at… Continue reading From Silver City to Super Bowl Half-Time: �鶹ֱ�� Alum Performs with Bad Bunny

Dreams Taking Flight — �鶹ֱ�� Alum Becomes RN, Joins Gila Regional Medical Center

For Catherine Fierro, completing her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Western New Mexico University (�鶹ֱ��) last December was not a finish line, but the launchpad for a high-stakes career in trauma and emergency medicine. While her academic record is distinguished—graduating as an honors student with straight “As”—Fierro’s focus is now fixed on the intensive… Continue reading Dreams Taking Flight — �鶹ֱ�� Alum Becomes RN, Joins Gila Regional Medical Center